What Would You Buy (Survey)?

errett · 06-16-2010, 08:03 PM

[QUOTE=Robert_Nash;579723]

I need a little advice/opinions and thought this might be one way to get it.

Assumptions:

Vehicle would not be a daily driver/only vehicle (primary purpose is “FUN”; see more on that below)

I bought a 2010 NISMO, it is not a daily driver and it is a ton of fun. Plus the looks it gets are priceless.

If I had had this car in High School...

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Jordo! · 06-16-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you are not a car enthusiast then. get a corolla-s. be perfect.

There's actually a lot of highly enthusiastic "non-enthusiasts" on here then, buddy...

To the OP: Unless you really like 'verts, the coupe is always going to be less of a hassle for a DD (no need to put top up/down, no fear of mechanism failing, cloth ripping, etc.).

Also, cost more, weigh more, and generally more to insure...

Nothing against convertables, mind you...

Robert_Nash · 06-16-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Soygen

My reasons for picking coupe over roadster is that the roadster is more expensive and more ugly!

So...if the roadster is "more ugly" doesn't that mean you think the coupe is also ugly, just not as ugly yet you bought a coupe anyway???

Robert_Nash · 06-16-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

There's actually a lot of highly enthusiastic "non-enthusiasts" on here then, buddy...

To the OP: Unless you really like 'verts, the coupe is always going to be less of a hassle for a DD (no need to put top up/down, no fear of mechanism failing, cloth ripping, etc.).

Also, cost more, weigh more, and generally more to insure...

Nothing against convertables, mind you...

When it's 101 degrees, 99% humidity, and a cloudless sky at. say, 3PM; my enthusiasm for a convertible wanes a bit. However, in the early morning or at night before/after the heat of the day or on a crisp fall morning or a spring day, it's difficult to match the enjoyment of a drop top!

PapoZalsa · 06-16-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

That was a little harsh

Jordo! · 06-16-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

When it's 101 degrees, 99% humidity, and a cloudless sky at. say, 3PM; my enthusiasm for a convertible wanes a bit. However, in the early morning or at night before/after the heat of the day or on a crisp fall morning or a spring day, it's difficult to match the enjoyment of a drop top!

Oh, agreed! But that means the fun of having the top down is worth the little bit of extra hassle for you --- not everybody wants to deal that, which is all I was saying.

As for me, I'd love a convertable hard-top or t-tops -- best of both worlds

Lee123 · 06-16-2010, 11:34 PM

I voted for the roadster because that's what I bought. I wanted a convertible. That was my primary reason for buying a car right now. Here in Phoenix I can leave the top down most of the time. In the 2 months I've had the car, I've only put it up when taking my wife to dinner some Saturday nights. Each person has to decide for themselves whether that is worth the extra cost, possibility of problems with the mechanism, lack of security when parked and all. It is for me. And I don't consider it to be "uglier."

fullmonty · 06-17-2010, 12:55 AM

Go for a touring roadster. But what ever you go with get the sport package

KillerBee370 · 06-17-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

BY THE WAY...
For those of you voting for the Touring Coupe; I'm wondering what issue/issues is pushing you in that direction specifically as opposed to the Roadster (which is currently in 2nd place)???

Less weight. More lateral stiffness.

WICKED_GRIN · 06-17-2010, 08:57 AM

I had a ’09 370Z with the sport package and traded up to the ’10 370ZR..............

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2010, 04:02 PM

Putting the 370 roadster and G37 roadster then putting 370z touring coupe and leaving out G37 coupe kinda leaves an off balance set of choices. If you are talking about fun to the level of full time track car there should only be one entry from nissan here. That's the NISMO.
If you are talking about the one car does all fun, that's between 370z and G37 COUPE.
Lastly, if you are talking about summer cruising with good performance type fun, the Z and G convertibles take the stage.

That said, I chose the 370z. I like my G but have a little bit of buyers remorse when looking at my car from a performance standpoint.

Robert_Nash · 06-17-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Putting the 370 roadster and G37 roadster then putting 370z touring coupe and leaving out G37 coupe kinda leaves an off balance set of choices. If you are talking about fun to the level of full time track car there should only be one entry from nissan here. That's the NISMO.
If you are talking about the one car does all fun, that's between 370z and G37 COUPE.
Lastly, if you are talking about summer cruising with good performance type fun, the Z and G convertibles take the stage.

That said, I chose the 370z. I like my G but have a little bit of buyers remorse when looking at my car from a performance standpoint.

You make a good point.

I wasn't trying to be unbalanced - I didn't include the G37 Coupe only because it's not one I'm considering.

If I get a coupe I'd want the Z but as a convertible, the G is definitely on my short list.

Modshack · 06-17-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think it's the other way around. i think your poll makes no sense and you're just wasting money.

how about you donate some of that money to the people hurt by the oil in the coasts? that might fill your void.

Ummmm...I think you're being a little harsh on Robert. For those of you who don't know, he works for Nissan and Was extremely generous in passing out VPP numbers so many of us could buy haggle free at below invoice.... I was one of those guys. Lighten up! He's been a great contributor to this forum..

6MT · 06-17-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Ummmm...I think you're being a little harsh on Robert. For those of you who don't know, he works for Nissan and Was extremely generous in passing out VPP numbers so many of us could buy haggle free at below invoice.... I was one of those guys. Lighten up! He's been a great contributor to this forum..

What he said!

Robert_Nash · 08-19-2010, 02:57 PM

Well I know all of you are eager to find out what I ended up ordering

I decided to order a 2011 Nismo 370Z. My first choice of color was black and second was white..the car should arrive sometime around January/February. I almost went with another optioned out Touring coupe but decided to go with the Nismo mostly because I've had several Touring coupes, and a couple of roadsters and I thought I'd go with something a bit different.

Of course, I'm going to greatly miss all the extras like Navigation, XM with weather and traffic, bluetooth, musicbox, etc. but I
guess I'll survive!

View Poll Results: Of the choices below and with the assumptions given, what would buy?
370Z Touring Roadster	19	18.45%
370Z Touring Coupe	60	58.25%
370Z NISMO	18	17.48%
Infiniti G37 Convertible	6	5.83%
Voters: 103. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2010, 08:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
errett Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maumelle, AR Posts: 149 Drives: Z34 10 0111 Rep Power: 15	[QUOTE=Robert_Nash;579723] I need a little advice/opinions and thought this might be one way to get it. Assumptions: Vehicle would not be a daily driver/only vehicle (primary purpose is “FUN”; see more on that below) I bought a 2010 NISMO, it is not a daily driver and it is a ton of fun. Plus the looks it gets are priceless. If I had had this car in High School... E

06-17-2010, 12:55 AM	#38 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Go for a touring roadster. But what ever you go with get the sport package __________________

08-19-2010, 02:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	Well I know all of you are eager to find out what I ended up ordering I decided to order a 2011 Nismo 370Z. My first choice of color was black and second was white..the car should arrive sometime around January/February. I almost went with another optioned out Touring coupe but decided to go with the Nismo mostly because I've had several Touring coupes, and a couple of roadsters and I thought I'd go with something a bit different. Of course, I'm going to greatly miss all the extras like Navigation, XM with weather and traffic, bluetooth, musicbox, etc. but I guess I'll survive! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 08-19-2010 at 03:26 PM.

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06-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#37 (permalink)
Lee123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 84 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I voted for the roadster because that's what I bought. I wanted a convertible. That was my primary reason for buying a car right now. Here in Phoenix I can leave the top down most of the time. In the 2 months I've had the car, I've only put it up when taking my wife to dinner some Saturday nights. Each person has to decide for themselves whether that is worth the extra cost, possibility of problems with the mechanism, lack of security when parked and all. It is for me. And I don't consider it to be "uglier."

06-17-2010, 04:02 PM	#41 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Putting the 370 roadster and G37 roadster then putting 370z touring coupe and leaving out G37 coupe kinda leaves an off balance set of choices. If you are talking about fun to the level of full time track car there should only be one entry from nissan here. That's the NISMO. If you are talking about the one car does all fun, that's between 370z and G37 COUPE. Lastly, if you are talking about summer cruising with good performance type fun, the Z and G convertibles take the stage. That said, I chose the 370z. I like my G but have a little bit of buyers remorse when looking at my car from a performance standpoint.